Assistant Deli Manager

Albertsons • Cedar Hill, TX

9d

About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily department operations, including food production, customer service, merchandising, inventory, food safety, and team leadership. The role helps drive sales, control costs and shrink, develop associates, and achieve department and store goals. The Assistant Deli Manager leads the department when the Deli Manager is absent and contributes to a positive, customer-focused work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous deli, food service, restaurant, grocery, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, merchandising, and inventory practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer, ordering, and inventory management skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working around ovens, slicers, fryers, and refrigerated environments.
• Ability to safely operate deli production equipment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, dependability, accountability, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous deli, food service, restaurant, grocery, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing daily deli department operations, and lead the department in the Deli Manager’s absence.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of deli associates; provide constructive performance feedback and encourage engagement and accountability.
• Assist with labor planning and scheduling to meet operational needs.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, address concerns, assist with product selections, catering orders, meal solutions, and special requests, and build customer loyalty.
• Oversee deli food preparation, packaging, and merchandising to ensure products meet company standards for freshness, quality, appearance, and rotation.
• Maintain production levels that meet customer demand while minimizing waste, and support catering and special-order programs as needed.
• Execute merchandising plans; keep service cases, displays, and promotional areas attractive and stocked; and assist with promotions, sampling events, and sales initiatives.
• Monitor sales trends and identify opportunities for growth.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management; maintain adequate stock while controlling shrink; and help manage expenses and profitability goals.
• Maintain accurate inventory, food production, and waste records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, company operational standards, and safety programs.
• Monitor food handling, storage, temperature controls, and date coding, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Train associates on food preparation, customer service, food safety, and merchandising standards.
• Work collaboratively to promote teamwork, operational excellence, food quality, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company’s partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED